Manchester
Cutting-edge culture and legendary music scene
Take flights to Manchester for eclectic shopping, cutting-edge music and innovative museums.
Things to do
Celebrate the city’s sporting heroes with a behind-the-scenes tour of Manchester United’s world-famous Old Trafford stadium. Local artist L S Lowry painted iconic scenes of the 20th-century industrial landscape – visit the gallery named in his honour at Salford Quays.
Shopping
Grab bargains on a Manchester city break at the Lowry Outlet Mall in the revamped Salford Quays waterside development. Find discounted clothes and accessories in Austin Reed, Nike and Antler and splurge for less on high-end Molton Brown beauty products..
Restaurants
Flights to Manchester are a chance to discover the city’s bustling Chinatown neighbourhood, crowned by the majestic Chinese Arch. Prop up at the Art Deco bar of the renowned 1930s-style Yang Sing restaurant and snack on salt-and-pepper spare ribs..
Nightlife
Complete your Manchester holiday with a night in the eclectic Northern Quarter, lined with record shops, vintage fashion and Manchester’s most atmospheric bars. Sip cocktails on shabby chic sofas, discover up-and-coming live bands and relax to live jazz.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Manchester. In February, follow the Chinese New Year parades and dancing dragons from Albert Square to Chinatown, or book tickets to the Manchester Jazz Festival in July.
Upcoming events
- National Squash ChampionshipsFeb 2012 (annual)
- Electric ChairFeb 2012 (monthly)
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Things to do
SpotlightThe Lowry
On Salford Quays in revamped docklands, The Lowry's glass-and-metallic structure houses an eclectic blend of galleries and visual art including More about this item
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SpotlightThe Triangle
State-of-the-art The Triangle shopping mall in Manchester's original Corn Exchange Building stocks fashionable womenswear in East, street style in Roxy More about this item
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SpotlightMint Lounge
This funky 500-capacity underground club in the Northern Quarter hosts DJ nights and live music gigs from reggae, jazz, and More about this item
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